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I have been in practice for Thirty five years. I am an avid sports fan. I collect sport memorabilia. I enjoy all forms of music. I have played woodwinds since I was nine years old. I have been married for forty two years. I have always worked out. I now enjoy my Grand kids.
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Podiatry
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Possible fungus: Injured nail, stains from nail polish, smoking or lung disorders are some causes.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Gout: Go see your dr. A simple blood test will determine gout.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
I suggest: You discuss this with your internist. I do not believe the ankle fracture is related to your symptoms.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
You : May have neuropathy or tarsal tunnel.I suggest you see a podiatrist.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
See: An ENT specialist. There are treatments that can help.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Antifungal topicals: May use antifungal creams, soaks with domeboro, disinfect shoes with lysol spray.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Heredity: We tend to inherit body type from our parents. There are some medical conditions that cause large feet such as mar fans syndrome.
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A 61-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Depends: It depends if it is a fracture that requires surgery or just immobilization. On average non surgical 6 to 8 weeks.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
No: You would not be able to care for basic needs with two broken ankles. I suggest a rehab hospital.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Yes: It is important to be checked by a doctor. .Having a negative xray for a fracture does not rule out a tear in the ligaments or tendons. Bruising is a ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
4 to12 weeks: Ankle bursitis responds well to treatment with antiinflamatories, support, ice, pt.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Maybe: With a drop foot it may be necessary to wear a brace.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Dry skin : Barielle can be use to hydrate, moisturize, and soften calluses. Should be applied to wet skin.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 51 years experience
Won't work: Bactriban is for bacteria not for fungus.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
None: I would not exercise until the ankle is healed. After healing i suggest using a band to extend and flex the ankle. Walking on a flat surface is also h... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Semi ridgid: For turf toe you want a material that will stop the great toe from lifting up during toe off. We usually use a thermo-plastic plate.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Several causes: The location and type of pain could be stress fracture, neuroma, bursitis, capsulitis to name a few.I would suggest you see your podiatrist for a prop... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Stretching: Most heel pain can be treated without surgery. Make an appointment with your podiatrist. I am sure you will be treated well.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Not the same: A stress fracture is a break in the bone.Metatarsalgia is a catch all diagnosis for pain in the metatarsals.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Seek medical care: If symptoms have persisted , i suggest you seek treatment. You may have a fracture or torn ligament.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Nail spicule: The root may be damaged causing the nail to repeatedly in grow i suggest you have a permanent procedure performed.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Diabetic shoes: Extra depth with custom insoles.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Torn: It may be necessary to have surgery if there is a tear or partial tear. I suggest an MRI and consult with your doctor.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Raynauds: This can be a number of things. Raynauds, allergy to your winter shoes, neuro dermatitis. I suggest you get evaluated.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Tarsal tunel: It is possible you have a neuroma or tarsal tunel.See your doctor. There are tests that can help diagnose.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Topical antifungals: Start with topical s if they do not relieve symptom , i suggest you see a dermatologist or podiatrist.
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Get Treated: Athletes foot usually will respond to otc topical s if they do not, see a podiatrist or dermatologist.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Unknown: It is possible to hurt until the bone heals. Most time the cast relieves pain. You may need crutches.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
?: I would first get evaluated to see how much ligament damage you have. X-ray, MRI ..Ligaments can heal without surgery. If damage is too sever you may ... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Get checked: I would start by having your family doctor check it out.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Very difficult: It is hard to treat this yourself. I suggest you see a podiatrist it may respond to conservative care or it may be necessary to have a surgical proce... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
I have: Had patients leak fluid fron the legs from swelling.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
If: You mean nail fungus? I have the best success with laser treatments.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Diagnosed: I would suggest a diagnostic test like an mri. You could have a tear in the tendon or ligaments.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
X-ray: The best way to be sure.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Yes: Topical medication. I have had several patients use duct tape over the wart and it disappeared.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Plantar Fasciatis: Plantar fasciatis is the most common cause. I suggest you see a podiatrist.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Nerve: And vascular compression. I would have the therapist ease up.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Good hygene: Well fitted shoes.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Find cause: I suggest you consult with a podiatrist. You need to know the cause before you treat this.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Foot evaluation: I would suggest you be evaluated by a podiatrist. There are many treatments that can help with general foot pain.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
No : If there is no pain why have surgery. The ankle is a hinge joint don't twist it.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Home health: Wounds require a team effort to heal. You can not treat a bad wound at home and expect it to heal.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Tape them: To the next toe.If pain persists see your podiatrist.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Can be: Some people respond well with etodolac.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Yes: Vitilligo is a fungus infection.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Varies: How sever, may take up to a year.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Very: With the increase in the number of diabetics foot ulcers will continue to rise..
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
No: It can be controlled.
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
See your Dr.: Cellulitis is serious. You need care . You may need antibiotics and wound care.
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Mar 22, 2022
New Orleans don't know the doctor or toes bones bad where you the doctor any location?
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ettinger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Ettinger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. Btw, I am also playing tennis again but using a brace to protect my ankle from rolling over. Seems to work well....although the strain now rides up to my reconstructed knee because there is ...Read More
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I have suffered with Anxsaty for years and never had these symptoms as I dont feel ambitious wem it happens is there anything else this coul
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Thank you. I went to my doctor today and he gave me a referral after checking my feet out. I will make an appointment with a podiatrist soon
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 1972MD
Awards
numerous awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Fort Worth Region - Spring
2015
Top Podiatrist, First Place, Fort Worth Region - Spring
2015
Affiliations
Baylor PSC I and II
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